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Hopkinton Select Board
How the Hopkinton Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Muriel Kramer, elected in May 2021, joined the board; Brian Herr left it (his last meeting was May 18, 2021). On June 1, 2021 the board chose Irfan Nasrullah as Chair and Amy Ritterbusch as Vice Chair (each 5-0). Covers 33 meetings, May 28 to May 2, 2022.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Vice-ChairAmy RitterbuschVice Chair · At-large · at 31 of 33 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Hopkinton Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until spring 2019) from January 16, 2018 through September 15, 2026: 278 meetings and 2,338 votes. The town keeps the board’s minutes in its Laserfiche public portal back to 2002 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); they are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes, except on 8 dates where the town has posted only the released executive-session minutes and no open-session minutes (May 9, June 6, July 20, September 5 and December 5, 2023; February 8, April 16 and May 21, 2024; shown with a note); about 20 meetings since 2023 that have a posted agenda but no minutes (for example January 2, January 16 and March 19, 2024, September 4, 2025 and March 26, 2026; some may have been cancelled); and meetings after September 15, 2026 (not posted yet). Most votes are recorded as a count (“Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0”), and since 2020 often with a roll call naming each member (“ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No”); split votes name who voted each way. We show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one voting no is shown as every member present voting yes; when the minutes say a member arrived late, left the room, stepped off the board or did not vote, and the count matches the members still voting, that member is left out with a note. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. Town Meeting article recommendations made under a standing motion are listed one by one. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown; where both boards voted together (for example to fill a vacancy), we show the Select Board members’ votes and give the combined count in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 19Support ATM Article 45Motion: to support ATM Article 45Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Ritterbusch
April 19, 2022: Support ATM Article 45
To support ATM Article 45
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, TedstoneAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere not to support ATM Article 45. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Tedstone, LaFreniere, Kramer), No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch)..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Apr 12Approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the…Motion: to approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Ritterbusch
April 12, 2022: Approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the…
To approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the High School. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she has a child in the class of 2023 and is concerned that it is not receiving similar funding. Ms. Kramer noted it appears that a request for a similar amount to the Marathon Fund Committee would be considered by them. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Marathon Fund Committee indicated that the class of 2023 has not yet made a request. Ms. Ritterbusch noted that a previous request was denied
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, NasrullahAbstained: RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the High School. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she has a child in the class of 2023 and is concerned that it is not receiving similar funding. Ms. Kramer noted it appears that a request for a similar amount to the Marathon Fund Committee would be considered by them. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Marathon Fund Committee indicated that the class of 2023 has not yet made a request. Ms. Ritterbusch noted that a previous request was denied. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Apr 12Allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right…Motion: to allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of…Passed 4–1 · No: LaFreniere
April 12, 2022: Allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed…
To allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed on May 14. Mr. Tedstone asked Ms. Curren if the limit on number and dates is acceptable, and the response was yes
Yes: Kramer, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneNo: LaFreniere
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed on May 14. Mr. Tedstone asked Ms. Curren if the limit on number and dates is acceptable, and the response was yes. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-No; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Apr 12Increase the number of members to 7Motion: to increase the number of members to 7Passed 3–2 · No: Nasrullah, Tedstone
April 12, 2022: Increase the number of members to 7
To increase the number of members to 7
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, RitterbuschNo: Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to increase the number of members to 7. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-No; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-No; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Mar 12Chapter 41, section 10 of the General Laws, to…Motion: to chapter 41, section 10 of the General Laws, to hold…Passed 5–0 · see note
March 12, 2022: Chapter 41, section 10 of the General Laws, to hold an election to fill two vacancies in the membership of the School Committee, such vacancies having occurred due to the…
To chapter 41, section 10 of the General Laws, to hold an election to fill two vacancies in the membership of the School Committee, such vacancies having occurred due to the resignations of Joe Markey and Meg Tyler. Said election shall be held as part of the Annual Town Election, on the third Monday of May 2022, at an adjourned session of the Annual Town Meeting; and, further, to authorize the Town Manager to file a notice of said election in the Office of the Town Clerk in the form provided to the Select Board at this meeting
The roll call lists Irfan Nasrullah more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer pursuant to chapter 41, section 10 of the General Laws, to hold an election to fill two vacancies in the membership of the School Committee, such vacancies having occurred due to the resignations of Joe Markey and Meg Tyler. Said election shall be held as part of the Annual Town Election, on the third Monday of May 2022, at an adjourned session of the Annual Town Meeting; and, further, to authorize the Town Manager to file a notice of said election in the Office of the Town Clerk in the form provided to the Select Board at this meeting. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Feb 15Approve the petition to construct a conduit under Wilson…Motion: to approve the petition to construct a conduit under Wilson Street…Passed 3–1 · No: Tedstone
February 15, 2022: Approve the petition to construct a conduit under Wilson Street to provide electric service to the solar farm at 17 Wilson Street, provided that all conditions of Planning Board approval…
To approve the petition to construct a conduit under Wilson Street to provide electric service to the solar farm at 17 Wilson Street, provided that all conditions of Planning Board approval shall be satisfied prior to the commencement of the work, and all permits necessary for the work have been obtained
Yes: LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the petition to construct a conduit under Wilson Street to provide electric service to the solar farm at 17 Wilson Street, provided that all conditions of Planning Board approval shall be satisfied prior to the commencement of the work, and all permits necessary for the work have been obtained. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-No; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Jan 25Appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for…Motion: to appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the…Passed 4–1 · No: Kramer
January 25, 2022: Appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised
To appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised
Yes: LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneNo: Kramer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Jan 11Appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a…Motion: to appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
January 11, 2022: Appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
To appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
This was a joint vote with members of another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown (the minutes give the combined count as 7-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL: Tom Pratt-Yes; Kyla McSweeey-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-7, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Jan 11Appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a…Motion: to appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
January 11, 2022: Appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026
This was a joint vote with members of another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown (the minutes give the combined count as 7-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Nancy Drawe-Yes; Darlene Hayes-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-7, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Dec 14Renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza, 77…Motion: to renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West…Passed 4–1 · No: Tedstone
December 14, 2021: Renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St
To renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, LaFreniere, Kramer), No-1 (Tedstone)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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